The nameEdme
Edme is an old French boy's name, a Burgundian form of Edmund.
- Boy's name
- Anglo-Saxon
Meaning
Like Edmund, it comes from the Old English ead, "wealth", and mund, "protection".
Origin
Anglo-Saxon, through French.
History
In France it was mostly given from the 1900s to the 1920s.
Popularity of the name Edme
Edme in France
2736thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1927peak year (30 births)
765babies named Edme in France since 1900
Edme was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 205 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Edme. Half of all babies named Edme in France were born before 1924, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Edme mean?
Like Edmund, it comes from the Old English ead, "wealth", and mund, "protection".
What is the origin of the name Edme?
Anglo-Saxon, through French.
Is Edme a girl's or a boy's name?
Edme is a boy's name.